Archive for April, 2008
I’ll be tinkering around back in the shop if anyone needs me. [April 29th, 2008]
I bought a used lawnmower today and gained insight on my writing at the same time.
Here in Blacksburg, there’s a power equipment shop that’s exactly like the one you probably went to with your dad at some point during your childhood. For starters, it’s easy to miss if you’re not looking for it. When [...]
Dear MCPS Eighth Grade Class, [April 29th, 2008]
Thanks for stopping by today – glad to see there is encouragement in our public schools to interact with the community. We are always happy to share some insight into what we do, so here are some things to get you started:
Learning HTML, CSS, and Javascript:
HTML, CSS, and Javascript – http://w3schools.com/
Advanced Javascript – http://www.quirksmode.org/resources.html
Advanced [...]
Not just another light fixture. Not just another website. [April 22nd, 2008]
When was the last time you bought a light fixture? Did you put a lot of time into the decision? Did you consult a lighting designer? Did your lighting designer then exhaust all standard possibilities, and eventually turn to a custom manufacturer? If so, you may already know about Crenshaw Lighting.
The reality is that custom [...]
Partners in Design – NCM and Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden [April 17th, 2008]
Studying design is a little like losing a few diopters of visual acuity. You no longer see the detail and minutia of things. You begin to see things elementally. Design, good or bad, is in every part of our lives. Good design smoothes the edges of our interactions, creates harmony and unity. Bad design [...]
NCM Selected to Redesign CSU East Bay [April 4th, 2008]
NewCity has been selected to develop new information architecture and redesign the web site for California State University East Bay, located just south of Oakland in Hayward, California. Our friend Indi Young recommended us to CSUEB after she had done some initial research and architectural work for them focusing on prospective students.